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Castle Story - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Castle Story

Sauropod StudioReleased August 17, 2017
StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation46Wait for Sale

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

  • Losing players
  • Could be cheaper
  • No discount
Why “Wait for Sale”
46out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 46 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value42/100
  • $9.99: very accessible price

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $9.99Lowest recorded $4.99
Quality58/100
  • 67% positive (9,292 reviews): mixed opinions
  • 9,292 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 67% · MixedPositive 6kNegative 3k
Popularity32/100
  • Players up 200% in recent days
  • 51 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 51Peak in period 76

Game details

Developers
Sauropod Studio
Publishers
Sauropod Studio
Release date
August 17, 2017
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
Steam recs
9,226
Official website
castlestory.net
Supported languages
2 languagesSee the list

English · French

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +10See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · LAN PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Steam Workshop · Includes level editor · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
7 and newer, 64-bit
Processor
Intel or AMD Quad-Core, 2.8 GHz+
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
nVidia GeForce 660 1024MB or better, AMD Radeon HD 7790 1024MB or better
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
1700 MB available space
Additional Notes
Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.

Downloadable content 1

Castle Story OST DLC · Steam$2.99BuyDetails

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Story worth buying?

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Where can I buy Castle Story cheapest?

The best current deal for Castle Story is on Steam for $9.99.

What type of game is Castle Story?

Castle Story is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Castle Story available on?

Castle Story is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Castle Story released?

Castle Story was released on August 17, 2017.

How many people are playing Castle Story?

According to recent data, Castle Story has approximately 51 concurrent players 16 hours ago.

Who made Castle Story?

Developed by: Sauropod Studio

Published by: Sauropod Studio

What are the best deals for Castle Story?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Castle Story across different stores:

  • Steam: $9.99
  • Gamivo: $15.40
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